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Often the knees come quite close together, with the feet 

 widely separated and pointing out, a very weak position. 

 The body of the Class C Merino presents more round- 

 ness or curve on the upper part of rib than the mutton 

 sheep, with corresponding lack of width of back. This con- 

 formation is essentially a dual-purpose feature. If the rib 

 carries sufficient spring and depth, the chest will show the 



Fig. 231. "A large fold or apron covers the brisket and gives it 

 prominence." 



requisite fullness, and the body as a whole will exhibit 

 ample digestive capacity. A fullness at front and hind 

 flank should be sought and is highly desirable, as evidence 

 both of capacity and of constitution. The fleshing over the 

 frame will be less than on the true mutton form and, as 

 a rule, will not present the depth of covering that is found 

 in the thicker fleshed sort. 



The hindquarters of the Class C Merino lack the square- 

 ness most characteristic of mutton form. The rump should 

 be long, moderately wide and level. The thighs usually 



